Coastal Carolina 69, at Louisiana-Lafayette 65

LAFAYETTE, La. (Interstat) — In a grinding Sun Belt Conference clash defined by defense and missed opportunities, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers survived a furious second-half rally from Louisiana-Lafayette to escape the Cajundome with a 69-65 victory on Thursday night. The Chanticleers, who led by as many as 14 points in the first half, saw their advantage whittled down to a single possession in the final minute before securing the win at the free-throw line. The victory improved Coastal Carolina to 16-11 overall, while the Ragin’ Cajuns fell to 9-17. The game’s pivotal sequence unfolded in the tense final 30 seconds.… Read more...